Financial Manager (Comptroller) NF-04
Defense Media Activity is hiring for the position of Financial Manager (Comptroller) NF-04 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The listing describes it as a full-time, management position.
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Defense Media Activity is hiring for the position of Financial Manager (Comptroller) NF-04 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The listing describes it as a full-time, management position.
From the advert, the main requirements are 2+ years of experience.
The advert mentions Excel, budgeting, accounting and GAAP among the skills and tools for this role.
Pay stated in the listing: $65,000 - $75,000 per year.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside Germany should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 10, 2026; applications close on Nov 24, 2026.
- Employer
- Defense Media Activity
- Location
- Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- management
- Pay
- $65,000 - $75,000 per year
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Found
- Nov 10, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 24, 2026
- Employer text
- 450 words, about 2 min to read
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About the role
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Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: An accredited accounting or finance college degree, which includes either a minimum of 18 hours of accounting and 6 hours of business law or a business or a professional accounting certification (i.e. Certified Public Accountant).
Additional specialized experience is required in the field of accounting that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties described above. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controller or Assistant Director of Finance at a hotel or resort property is required. Must possess advanced Excel skills Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Strong ability to multi-task, self-starting personality with an even disposition to work well under pressure, and meet deadlines. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Energetic and friendly team player with a passion for the highest level of guest satisfaction In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Demonstrated accountability for end-to-end financial statement preparation and close, including GAAP interpretation, audit coordination, and consolidated financial reporting 3 to 5 years progressively responsible experience performing independent, senior-level financial management or accounting functions, with ownership of complex budgeting, financial reporting, and close processes Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager.
All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager. Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made.
Performs financial management duties for assigned activities by designing, establishing and maintaining the administration of an integrated financial management system.,Reviews and interprets budget guidance and develops instruction based on new guidance. Consolidates and evaluates actual results, projections and budgeted goals to ensure accuracy and compliance of submissions.,Oversees the processes and preparation of monthly recurring financial statements.
Evaluates and prepares financial reports for presentation to the fund manager, the commander, and/or higher headquarters.,Reviews consolidated financial reports of assigned operations to include budget variance analyses, CPMC execution, and cash flow.
Performs reviews and analyses of financial operations to evaluate performance.,The financial analyses for each activity will include trends (both positive and negative) in all departments such as labor cost and productivity, sales, all elements of expense, and all financial ratios.
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